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Dagger-axe blade (ge)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A dagger-axe blade with an elongated, curved shape and a pointed tip. The blade has a greenish metal surface with gold-colored etchings throughout. A small rectangular piece of metal is on the right side where the blade meets the handle. The handle is narrower and straight with a slight bend near the bottom. Etchings are on the top and right side of the blade. The background is white. The Dagger-axe blade (ge) is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 3rd century BCE
Medium:
Bronze inlaid with gold
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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